The April 2008 edition of Family Fun Magazine, published by Disney Publishing, features an article called “Our Town”. In this article a family from Chicago tells you about their families favorite things to do in Chicago.  The Redstone family recommends architectural boat tours, the Oriental Museum and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. In addition they offer lodging recommendations. Best Western River North was one of only two hotels recommended.  Here is what was written in Family Fun:

Wallet-friendly and with a great downtown location, this option has comfortable rooms and suites, an indoor pool, and another big draw for the budget-conscious traveler: free parking. Room rates from $189 per night for a room with two double beds.